Opportunity
SAM #OFPM_TEAM_SS26_27
Tracked Skid Steer Loader with 72-inch Mulching Head and Debris Mitigation Kit for NIST Grounds Maintenance
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Posted
July 13, 2026
Respond By
July 16, 2026
Identifier
OFPM_TEAM_SS26_27
NAICS
423810, 423820, 333120, 532412
NIST's Office of Facilities and Property Management is seeking a high-performance tracked skid steer loader package for grounds maintenance at its Gaithersburg Campus. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Office of Facilities and Property Management (OFPM), Grounds Services and Support - Equipment Requested: - High-Flow Tracked Skid Steer Loader (Tier 4 diesel, minimum 105 HP) - Features: integrated telematics, premium cab, 270-degree surround view camera, wide offset rubber tracks, cold start package, fire extinguisher bracket, severe-duty polycarbonate demolition door, 84-inch heavy-duty tooth bucket, rear counterweight kit, hydraulic quick-couplers, auxiliary high-flow hydraulic system, 14-pin auxiliary electrical connector, vertical lift boom, hydrostatic drivetrain, dual independent drive motors, minimum 9.8 inches ground clearance, 11,000 lbs tipping load, 3,850 lbs rated operating capacity, electro-hydraulic joystick controls, roof-mounted beacon and hazard lights - 72-Inch Heavy-Duty Forestry Mulching Head Attachment - Capable of cutting trees up to 8 inches diameter, grinding stumps up to 12 inches diameter, high-capacity drum rotor with minimum 36 double-carbide-tipped teeth, two-speed hydraulic motor system, internal counter-combs, heavy-duty sealed rotor bearings, adjustable frame push-bar, replaceable wear/skid plates, mechanical pressure gauge visible to operator - Debris Mitigation Kit (Forestry Kit & Debris Mitigation Package) - Includes rear bumper reinforcement, FOPS Level II rating, hydraulic hose guards, quick-coupler guards, mesh screens, skid guards, work-light guards, debris seals, air pre-cleaner guard, exhaust pipe cover, telemetry antenna guard, door reinforcement clips, wiper mechanism guard, structural frame plugs - Services Requested: - Initial operational demonstration and hands-on training for up to 6 operators - First factory-scheduled preventative maintenance service (on-site) - Warranty Requirements: - Loader: 2 years/2,000 hours comprehensive warranty - Mulching head: 1 year unlimited hour warranty - Optional extended warranty: 60 months/6,000 hours - Unique Requirements: - Delivery includes operator and parts manuals, telematics hardware, premium cab features, and debris mitigation kit - Training must occur within 10 business days of acceptance - First maintenance performed on-site within 1 year or by hours - No specific OEMs or part numbers are named; vendors must meet detailed technical specifications.
Description
Sources Sought for potential vendor to provide the NIST Gaithersburg Campus aTracked Skid Steer Loader with a 72" Mulching Head. Vendor must meet the specificiations in the attached Item Specifications Document.